The 10-foot container, the compact ally

It is more common to hear about 20-foot or even 40-foot containers than other possible sizes. However, shipping containers are available in a variety of sizes. There are 6 feet, 8 feet, 10 feet, and even 45 feet. A whole range which can perfectly meet the needs and expectations of each buyer.

Here is what you need to know in a few points about the 10-foot shipping container, an ideal solution for those who wish to store or transport bulky objects for example.

Container size 10 feet

If most buyers turn to standard 20 foot containers or 40, which are the best known and most used for the storage and transport of goods, the 10 foot Dry maritime container is however not left out. Its small size and compactness make it a very mobile container that can adapt to any type of location, depending on the situations and needs.

Le 10 foot shipping container has a surface area of ​​6,6 square meters for 15,9 cubic meters. Its dimensions may vary depending on the manufacturer, but here are the ones we use at Cubner. Here, the 10-foot container is 2 mm long externally, 991 mm wide and 2 mm high. The dimensions change of course inside, with a length of 438 mm, a width of 2 mm and finally a height of 591 mm. The difference may seem small, but it changes everything when it comes time to load the goods. It must therefore be taken into account carefully.

Container weight 10 feet

Even though it is smaller than other shipping containers found on the market, the 10-foot container weighs 1 kg empty, and can support a maximum load of 200 kg. Its total weight can therefore go up to 8 kg when filled.

Like all other Dry containers, the 10 feet is designed with a self-supporting structure in corten steel, ultra-resistant. It is therefore particularly durable, and copes very well with harsh climatic conditions.

Used 10 foot container

You can opt for a completely new 10-foot container, or choose to buy a second-hand one. THE used containers, although they have already served and already made several trips, are no less efficient. All used containers are checked and serviced before being put back on the market. Although they are not young, they are nevertheless quite capable of traveling again. If they are a little rusty or dented in certain places, they are not still quality tools, which will last for a few more years.

Not to mention that they are cheaper to purchase than new ones, and can therefore suit many budgets. New or used, make your choice according to your needs.

10 foot refrigerated container

The 10 foot container does not only exist in the range of Dry shipping containers, but also in that of refrigerated containers. These are designed to allow the storage and transport of perishable goods sensitive to temperature. They are therefore transported in containers equipped so as to be able to regulate the temperature inside. The products most often transported in this type of container are meat and poultry, dairy products and fish, or even fruits and vegetables. They are also used for delicate products such as pharmaceutical products for example.

All of this 10ft refrigerated containers are particularly practical for professionals working in the field of F&B, as caterers, or for any other food profession. Their mobility makes them ideal containers for individuals and small businesses who need to travel.